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E.T.
Horn Named Bayer Polymers LLC
"2003 Distributor Of The Year"
La
Mirada, CA - June 23, 2004 - The E.T.
Horn Company, a leading distributor/supplier
of specialty chemicals today announced that
it has been named “2003 Distributor of
the Year” by Bayer
Polymers LLC. The annual award is based
on several factors relating to distributor performance,
including communication with Bayer, total sales
force activity, yearly sales growth and the
number of new accounts.
"We
continue to be impressed with the marketing
and sales commitment as well as professionalism
shown by E.T. Horn in representing Bayer products,"
said Flo Pippin, Manager of Distributor Sales
for Bayer Polymers. "E.T. Horn has won
this award several times over the past few years
and we look forward to their continued achievements."
"E.T.
Horn provides its customers a dedicated technical
sales group that’s backed by a solid level
of support from Bayer Polymers," said Jim
Calkin, Vice President of Marketing for
E.T. Horn. "Over the years, E.T. Horn has
strived to develop this outstanding working
relationship with Bayer. It’s an honor
for us to accept this award as recognition from
Bayer Polymers."
"Most
of our distributors represent products from
a variety of principals," said Pippin.
"The Distributor of the Year Award is a
significant component of Bayer's Distributor
Relations Program. We believe all the elements
of this dynamic program motivate our distributors
to focus their efforts on promoting and selling
Bayer's polymer product line."
“This
award is a direct result of E.T. Horn’s
strategic initiative of working closely with
Bayer Polymers,” commented Jay Fitzpatrick,
E.T. Horn Advanced Materials Group Vice President.
“Together we’ve strived to dramatically
improve logistics, control inventories, manage
sales and maximize Bayer’s reputation
in the marketplace.” In 2003, E.T. Horn
entered into an agreement with Bayer to lease
space in Bayer’s Carson, CA warehouse
facility. Recently, E.T. Horn expanded its warehouse
capacity servicing clients in the Pacific Northwest
region. “It’s our clients who are
directly benefiting from the close relationship
between E.T. Horn and Bayer Polymers,”
Fitzpatrick added.
Representatives
from the E.T. Horn Company received a commemorative
plaque in recognition of its achievement at
Bayer's annual Distributors Council meeting
in June.
For
more information about Bayer Polymers ,call
877-662-2927, or visit www.bayerpolymers.com.
Bayer
Polymers is a leader in the global industry
of performance polymers. The company's materials
and solutions are the backbone of modern life,
serving primarily the automotive, construction,
information technology, appliance, furniture
as well as sports and leisure industries. As
a member of the global Bayer Group, Bayer Polymers
benefits from a wealth of resources while enjoying
the flexibility to focus on its primary objective:
to be the partner of choice in polymer materials.
Bayer
Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is
the U.S. holding company of the worldwide Bayer
Group, an international health care and chemicals
group based in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer employs
23,300 in North America with net North American
sales of 8.8 billion euros in 2003. Bayer's
four operating business areas -- HealthCare,
CropScience, Polymers and Chemicals-- produce
a broad range of products that help diagnose
and treat diseases, purify water, preserve local
landmarks, protect crops, advance automobile
safety and durability and improve people's lives.
This
news release contains forward-looking statements
based on current assumptions and forecasts made
by Bayer Group management. Various known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
could lead to material differences between the
actual future results, financial situation,
development or performance of the company and
the estimates given here. These factors include
those discussed in our public reports filed
with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including
our Form 20-F). The company assumes no liability
whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements
or to conform them to future events or developments.
About
E.T. Horn Company –
The E.T. Horn Company is one of the West's largest
distributors of specialty raw materials and
chemicals for use in coatings, building materials,
elastomers, lubrication, nutrition, cosmetics,
personal care, and food products. Founded in
1961, the company has focused on providing formulation
solutions, superior customer service and technical
expertise in distributing products from only
the finest manufacturers. For additional information
contact the company at
800-442-HORN or visit www.ethorn.com.
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